Higgins Attacked for ‘Extravagant’ Lifestyle in Presidential Debate
October 23, 2018 No Responses

Higgins Attacked for ‘Extravagant’ Lifestyle in Presidential Debate

President Michael D Higgins was repeatedly attacked for his “extravagant” lifestyle and Learjet trips amid claims that he “could not lie straight in bed” over spending during tonight’s high-profile presidential debate. The questions were thrown at President Higgins in the...
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Manchester City Comfortably Ease Past Shakhtar
October 23, 2018 No Responses

Manchester City Comfortably Ease Past Shakhtar

Manchester City took a huge stride towards qualification for the Champions League last 16 with a commanding 3-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk in Ukraine. Manager Pep Guardiola may have claimed City are not yet be ready to win the competition...
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Ronaldo is The Winner in Return to Old Trafford
October 23, 2018 No Responses

Ronaldo is The Winner in Return to Old Trafford

Manchester United were outclassed as Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juventus overcame Jose Mourinho’s men in a Champions League clash that was worryingly one-sided at times. It had been 15-and-a-half years since the most decorated sides from England and Italy last me...
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Real Madrid Unconvincing in Win Over Viktoria Plzen
October 23, 2018 No Responses

Real Madrid Unconvincing in Win Over Viktoria Plzen

Real Madrid claimed a much-needed three points with a 2-1 win over Viktoria Plzen but their problems remained on show in an unconvincing display with the visitors missing a string of chances. Goals in either half from Karim Benzema and...
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Abortion Bill is Passed in the Dáil
October 23, 2018 No Responses

Abortion Bill is Passed in the Dáil

The Dáil has passed the Abortion Bill. TDs voted by 102 votes to 12 in favour, with seven TDs abstaining. Sinn Féin’s Peadar Tóibín voted against it and now faces suspension from his party. The legislation was drawn up after...
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President Higgins Warns of Return to Violence in Hard Brexit
October 23, 2018 No Responses

President Higgins Warns of Return to Violence in Hard Brexit

President Michael D Higgins has said he shares the concerns of Leo Varadkar that there is a risk of a return to violence if a hard border is imposed post-Brexit. Mr Higgins said: “I do share the Taoiseach’s concern.” The...
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Dublin City Council Again Rejects Plans for Tallest Tower Building
October 23, 2018 No Responses

Dublin City Council Again Rejects Plans for Tallest Tower Building

Dublin City Council has rejected for a second time plans by developer Johnny Ronan to build the tallest tower in the country at Tara Street. The new tower would accommodate almost 900 office workers, a 106-bedroom hotel and a restaurant...
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Özil Orchestrates Arsenal’s Victory Over The Foxes
October 22, 2018 No Responses

Özil Orchestrates Arsenal’s Victory Over The Foxes

A sublime display from captain Mesut Ozil inspired Arsenal as they came from behind to beat Leicester and extend their winning run to 10 games. After a shaky start from the Gunners, Leicester took the lead through a Hector Bellerin...
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No Time Limit on Confidence and Supply Talks Says Martin
October 22, 2018 No Responses

No Time Limit on Confidence and Supply Talks Says Martin

Talks are beginning between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil this week to discuss extending the Confidence and Supply agreement. It is expected housing, mortgage interest rates and broadband will be high on the agenda. The Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said...
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Ryanair Profits Fall 7% in First Half of 2018
October 22, 2018 No Responses

Ryanair Profits Fall 7% in First Half of 2018

Ryanair has reported a 7% fall in profits for the first half of the year. The budget airline said on Monday that average fares declined 3% due to excess capacity in Europe, an earlier Easter in the first quarter, and...
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